Dried chickpeas imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried chickpeas by Egypt reached $51.5 million in 2024 (40.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.5M | 40.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.5M | 39.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 31.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 29.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 22.4K t |
Where Egypt imports dried chickpeas from
The largest suppliers were Russia (27%), India (22%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $14.1M | 27% |
| India | $11.4M | 22% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 22% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 14% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| United States | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 2% |
| Argentina | $463K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried chickpeas exports from Egypt
Exports of dried chickpeas by Egypt reached $13.3 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $9.9M | 74% |
| Libya | $687K | 5.2% |
| Palestine | $432K | 3.3% |
| Sudan | $414K | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $403K | 3% |
| Jordan | $392K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $313K | 2.4% |
| Syria | $263K | 2% |
| Yemen | $158K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $113K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dried chickpeas imports (HS 0713.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0713.20: Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chickpeas imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dried chickpeas worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chickpeas to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by India (22%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chickpeas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chickpeas to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dried chickpeas?
Yes. Egypt exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Libya and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $38.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chickpeas?
The HS code for dried chickpeas is subheading 0713.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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